RCVS Council
The main governing body of the RCVS, responsible for setting the College’s strategic direction and upholding professional standards across the veterinary profession.
Tim Walker
Biography
Tim Walker was Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) until February 2019. Prior to the GOsC he worked for the General Medical Council, also as a political consultant and in regulatory affairs at Turner Broadcasting UK, the Cabinet Office, and the (then) Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
As a regulator, Tim has sought to develop an approach based on positive engagement and collaboration with professionals in the UK and overseas. He initiated the creation of the UK's Osteopathic Development Group and played a key role in drafting pan-European standards for osteopathic healthcare.
Committee Member category
- Appointed lay member: 2018 - 2026
Committee membership
- Examinations Appeals Committee
- Finance and Resources Committee
- PIC DC Liaison Committee
- Standards Committee
- VetGDP and CPD Compliance Subcommittee
- CMA Working Group
- Legislative Change Working Party (Chair)
Declaration of interests
| Directorships | None |
|---|---|
| Relevant financial interests, eg shareholdings, bonds and derivatives | None |
| Consultancies | None |
| Appointments to other bodies | None |
| Membership of other veterinary or allied organisations | None |
| Employment | None |
| Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register) | BSc (Hons), MSc |
| Interests relating to immediate family or close friends | None |
| Other relevant information | None |